TRIBUTE TO A GREAT FRIEND

You were known for your vibrance

A light of the world to your parents

Rays of sunshine to your friends

Perfection personified like no other

You had a heart full of love

Never was there an ill thought lurking beneath

Always cherished for your kind gestures

Indeed, I loved you for the heart you possessed

So close we were that our families became friends

You and I -- The knots bonding them like glue

Our mums became best pals

Just the way we were

We shared dreams and envisioned our future

Pictured ourselves at each others' wedding

Making Kodak moments

Living a life that one would emulate

Life was fine for us ----- till terror struck

A strange illness caught up with you

I saw you slowly fading away from me

Prayed that you would bounce back to healthy rhythm

Seeing you smile was all that mattered

I told you it would all be over

I said ''You would be well again''

It was a firm conviction within me and I believed it

So much pain and agony you endured

Still, your face never lacked that glow

You shed no tears

But I know, welts on the inside stung

A lasting grin you always saved

For the ones you held dear

They know not what you went through

No hint of the trauma behind the happy face

We all had mighty hope, we prayed for you

You astounded us with how brave you were

I never wanted to cry in your presence

For I believed this too shall pass

You were in another city getting medical attention

Called you but you were too weak to answer

With the little strength you had, you text-ed me to say

''Sorry for not being able to pick. Wish to see you soon. Love you''

I was positive I would see you again

Little did I know that the end was near

Came back from school one day

To find my mum and sisters in tears

The bombshell was dropped

I was told you had just died that morning

Never cried so hard in my life

The only thing I could say was ''God. Whyyy?''

I was a crying mess, moped around for days

My oldest friend of 13 years had been rudely snatched from me

By the cold hands of death

It wasn't fair, It wasn't fair, It still isn't fair

Sometimes I sense your presence around me

Like you are there but I can't reach out to you

Can't bring myself to delete your number and your messages

You left me too soon and I couldn't see you before you passed on

I cried hard again today

Because it is your birthday

And we should be rejoicing together

I picture myself laughing and telling you ''Yellzzz you are a big chic now ooo'' 

My mum still speaks highly of you

She adored you sooo much

I pick up the phone to call your mum and console her

But I can't because tears will take over my words

As I type this words, tears flop on my keyboard

But I don't care because I want to let it all out

It's a raw sting and it still hurts

There are so many things I wish I had told you

I miss your smiles, your laughter

I know that somewhere in heaven you are watching us

Your memory remains fresh

And It will always be

Forgetting you is out of the question

Its been 237 days since you left and I still miss you
I love you, my beautiful friend Shade 

And I will always do